Verve - October 2018

In dieser Angelegenheit

Six years ago, Twinkle Khanna rose unexpectedly from the ashes of a terminated acting career and has since successfully forced her critics into silence. Fresh off the release of another best-seller 'Pyjamas are Forgiving', our cover personality proves that she is in control of the narrative – pen in hand and tongue in cheek.

Murder, She Wrote

Dipping into her experiences in the sartorial world, Amina Akhtar pens #FashionVictim, a thriller about a killer in the already cut-throat fashion industry. The former style editor connects the dots from reality to fiction in an interaction with Sholeen Damarwala.

5 mins

Reading Between The Lines

Facing bullying, confusion and loneliness as a young gay man in India had become a routine occurrence for him. But Vivek Tejuja found comfort in the pages of books — many of which formed the foundation of his relationships. He looks back at the literature that gave him the courage to embrace his identity.

6 mins

Words In Paradise

The Mountain Echoes Literary Festival brings together authors and singers all under the attentive eye of Bhutan’s Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, in an oasis of calm. Madhu Jain is charmed by the fairy-tale aspect of the place.

4 mins

I'm Not Mrs Funny Bones!

Three years ago she rose unexpectedly from the ashes of an unsuccessful acting career and has since forced her critics into silence. Fresh off the release of another best-seller Pyjamas are Forgiving, Twinkle Khanna proves that she is in control of the narrative – pen in hand and tongue in cheek. Meghna Pant spends an invigorating morning with the outspoken author.

10+ mins

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Verve Magazine Description:

Going towards its 26th year now, Verve has been at the vanguard of the lifestyle industry in India since its inception. Being India's first fashion and luxury monthly and targeted as the spirit of today’s woman, it celebrates the interests of the multifaceted contemporary global Indian, including fashion,beauty and style, glamour, arts and culture, travel and wellness. The editor and publisher, Anuradha Mahindra, has received top billing in Avenue Asia's list of Indians involved in the media.

More than just a magazine that reports and interprets, Verve is a catalyst for conversations around contemporary Indian culture in the world, and these conversations take place between the pages of the magazine, on the internet as well as through several Verve-organized offline event initiatives:

Verve is a magazine about the international Indian woman who rubs shoulders with the world with confidence and élan. She belongs to a high-income group and is well aware of the latest trends and styles, be it in fashion, the arts, cuisine or world events. Verve appeals to the intelligent, urbane, educated and affluent woman. She would be 25 years of age and above. She is likely to be an independent entrepreneur or a corporate professional or a socialite. She is well-travelled, fashion conscious and appreciates luxury with a side to her that is culturally sensitive with aesthetic sensibilities. Overall a multi-faceted, stylish and glamorous woman. All in all, the Verve reader looks upon the magazine as an invaluable lifestyle resource for the best in contemporary urban Indian living.